# 36 CFR § 28.14: Emergency action

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.14

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 28.14
- **Heading:** Emergency action
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER I—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > PART 28—FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE: ZONING STANDARDS > Subpart B—Federal Standards and Approval of Local Ordinances

## Text

If allowable by local law and if immediate action is essential to avoid or eliminate an immediate threat to the public health or safety or a serious and immediate threat to private property or natural resources, an agency or person may commence a temporary use without a permit from the zoning authority. In all cases, the agency or person shall inform the Superintendent and send an application for a permit to the zoning authority within 10 days after the commencement of the use and the applicant shall proceed in full compliance with the provisions of the approved local zoning ordinance. When the reasons for undertaking the emergency action no longer exist, the agency or person shall cease an emergency action taken under this section.

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 28.1 § 28.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.2 § 28.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.3 § 28.3 Boundaries: The Community Development District; The Dune District; The Seashore District.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.3.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.4 § 28.4 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.10 § 28.10 Permitted and prohibited uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.11 § 28.11 Nonconforming uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.11.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.12 § 28.12 Development standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.13 § 28.13 Variance, commercial and industrial application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.13.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.14 § 28.14 Emergency action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.14.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.15 § 28.15 Approval of local zoning ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.15.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.20 § 28.20 Review by the Superintendent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.20.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 Suspension of condemnation authority in the communities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.21.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.22 § 28.22 Condemnation authority of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.22.md)
- [36 CFR § 28.23 § 28.23 Certificates of suspension of authority for acquisition by condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.23.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-28.14. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.